The Oceanweather Inc. (OWI) forecast group is now running an Arctic wave model domain covering 50N up to the North Pole, with a grid resolution of roughly 18 km. The model implements the parametric ice physics in WavewatchIII (WW3) using continuous and time-varying ice concentration inputs from the European Center for Medium Range Forecasting (ECMWF) forecast cycle. The wave model runs to a forecast horizon of 7 days, and outputs include fields of up to three wave trains. Full spectra points are available in addition to standard bulk wave parameters.

For further information about forecast services, please contact the forecast department at forecast@oceanweather.com or by phone at +1 203-661-3091

Example of significant wave height (HS) from the Arctic model